Finalized guidance drops breast cancer screening age to 40 for women with average risk

The new guidance comes on the heels of mounting evidence showing higher rates of breast cancer among women in their 40s. Read More

Aspirin shows no benefit in preventing breast cancer recurrence, study finds

To summarize, in the recent trial, aspirin at 300 mg/day showed no benefit in improving IDFS in patients with high-risk early breast cancer. Despite shorter follow-up, the trial crossed the ... Read More

Younger Survivors Have a Lower Risk of Secondary Primary Breast Cancer

Genetic testing for women with breast cancer is important, as it may help determine the risk of developing secondary primary breast cancer. Read More

New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines for Women 40 to 74: What to Know

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) has finalized new breast cancer screening guidelines for women ages 40 to 74. Read More

I am a breast cancer survivor and am living proof that screenings and treatment save lives

Consult with your healthcare provider to determine the most suitable screening and testing options for you and discuss vaccination options, such as the HPV vaccine, which can help reduce the risk of ... Read More

Breast cancer mammogram screenings should start at age 40 instead of 50, says health task force

Women should get mammograms every other year starting at age 40, according to updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Read More

Breast cancer screening guidelines change — again

Fred Hutch providers weigh in on new guidelines just issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force that recommend breast cancer screening start at age 40 and continue every other year until age 74 ... Read More

US Panel Recommends All Women Receive Breast Cancer Screening From 40

Women should get screened for breast cancer every other year starting from the age of 40 to reduce their risk of dying from the disease, an influential US body recommended on Tuesday. Read More

Breast cancer survivors at higher risk of second cancer, study

A new study highlighted survivors of breast cancer are at significantly higher risk of developing a second cancer. The University of Cambridge researchers team analysed data from over 580,000 females ... Read More

With younger women getting breast cancer, national panel lowers mammogram screening age to 40

Breast cancer cases are increasing among younger women, which means it now makes sense to start regular screening younger, a federal task force says. Read More

Why Is the Recurrence of Early Breast Cancer in the Double Digits?

Those numbers seem scary, but despite the double digits, early-breast-cancer recurrence is considered rare, and those numbers are at the upper ranges. There are a host of factors that explain them, ... Read More

Cancer trends revealed, including most common types of the disease and biggest risk factors

USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that compiles and reports on government data, took a deep dive into the latest cancer data to identify trends. Here are the key findings. Read More